How smart Supercapacitors work?

In this mini review, we summarize recent progress in smart supercapacitors with the functions of self‐healing, shape memory, electrochromism, and photodetection, including the design of electrode materials, the optimization of the configuration, and working mechanism.

What are the trends in smart supercapacitor technology?

Trends in smart supercapacitor technology To meet the urgent smart capacitor requirements for our daily life, one has to consider cost-effective and scalable microfabrication techniques such as photolithography, laser scribing, and inkjet printing.

What are smart-hybrid supercapacitors?

Smart-hybrid supercapacitors are found to have potential in developing superior energy devices (with increased specific capacitance, energy-storing capability, and high durability). Currently, electronic devices are inevitable in the digital world to be employed for multitasking toward betterment of life.

Who invented smart supercapacitors?

Fig. 6.1. Scheme depicting the research and technology on smart supercapacitors. However, the history is the first patent on SCs was obtained by Becker in 1957. Later in the year (1970), NEC Japan developed commercial aqueous electrolyte SCs under the trade name SOHIO .

What are supercapacitors?

Supercapacitors are the modern-day state-of-the-art energy storing devices based on the electrochemical conversion principles. The supercapacitors are portrayed as energy-storing devices analogous to batteries and fuel cells. The supercapacitors, however, differ in the characteristics and hence are dedicated for diverse applications.

Are supercapacitors a good power solution?

Such capacitors with excellent electrochemical possessions, ecofriendly, safety, and environmental kindliness have come to the forefront in recent years. Therefore, the supercapacitors have become an emerging power solution, and being utilizing in a number of applications.